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GX05 EAO

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,856 mi
Last recorded129,856 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 EAO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 129,856 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 129,856 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 125,301 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 122,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 27 May 2022 117,438 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 117,410 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 110,748 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2020 107,658 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,038 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,869 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 63,794 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 51,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,939 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,063 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,852 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,267 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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GX05 EAO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 EAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GX05 EAO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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